I will love myself, as my skin unfolds
As I heal from my past, accept my truths
This time I will cherish and hold on to meConfidence turned into clothes I've never worn
You are worthy, you are significant
I will love myself, as my skin unfoldsEmbrace my stretch marks, they are water streams
Wander to the parts of me least explored
This time I will cherish and hold on to meI forgive myself, for my body needs my voice
Gently brush my long hair, braid it with strength
I will love myself as my skin unfoldsCaress my curves, wash my face with patience
Value my skin tone and Indigenous sovereignty
This time I will love and hold on to meLet myself flourish through Sweetgrass and Sage
Laugh out loud, throw my head back and clap
I will love myself as my skin unfolds
This time I will hold on to me, on to me
YOU ARE READING
Dripping love onto my unfolding skin
PoetryYou can abandon toxic people to form healthy boundaries that will better your life in the end, no matter how difficult it is to walk away... but you can't abandon your body because of an unhealthy relationship you have with your curves, stretch mark...